Breville Infuser BES840XL vs Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine
Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine is narrowly ahead, 7.1 to Breville Infuser BES840XL's 6.8. It leads on shot quality & extraction and ease of use & learning curve.
Breville Infuser BES840XL costs $363.49 less.
Who each one suits
Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one
Scores higher on build quality & durability, value for money.
Home baristas wanting an all-in-one espresso machine with integrated grinder and steam wand
Scores higher on shot quality & extraction, ease of use & learning curve, maintenance & cleaning.
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | Breville Infuser BES840XL | Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality & Extraction | 22% | 8.5 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Steam Power & Milk Texturing | 16% | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of Use & Learning Curve | 12% | 2.7 | 5.3 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 12% | 5.8 | 6.7 |
| Workflow & Ergonomics | 12% | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 7.1 |
What each one costs
| Price | $336.50 | $699.99 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Breville Infuser BES840XL | Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $336.50 | $699.99 |
| Best for | Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one | Home baristas wanting an all-in-one espresso machine with integrated grinder and steam wand |
| What sets it apart | PID temperature control adjustable in two degree steps, with volumetric shot control and no grinder to pay for | Combines an integrated burr grinder and dual-volume boiler in a super-automatic form factor at a budget price point relative to comparable bean-to-cup machines. |
| Compared with | — | De'Longhi Magnifica Duo, Breville Barista Express, Gaggia Classic Pro |
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✕ |
| Boiler | — | 2 |
| Boiler Type | — | Double volume boiler |
| Built in Grinder | ✕ | ✓ |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine | Semi-automatic espresso machine with integrated grinder |
| PID control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plumbable | — | ✕ |
| Portafilter Size | — | 58 mm |
| Power | 1650 W | — |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pressure Gauge | — | ✓ |
| Pressurised Basket | — | ✓ |
| Pump pressure | — | 20 bar |
| Ships to | US | — |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | — |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual steam wand | Steam wand |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Water Tank | 1.7 L | — |
| Weight | 7.9 kg | — |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +PID temperature control adjustable in two-degree steps, which is finer than most machines offer at any price
- +Low pressure pre-infusion and a 1.7 litre tank
- +$336.50, less than half the $699.99 median
- −No built-in grinder
- −A manual steam wand
- −One-year warranty, where Breville's newer machines publish two
- +Two boilers, so steaming and brewing do not queue behind each other, which nothing else at this price offers
- +PID, a 58mm portafilter, a pressure gauge with a marked pre-infusion range, and both single and dual-wall baskets
- +An integrated grinder in a stainless steel body
- −$699.99, which is the category median, so not a budget buy
- −20 bar is a pump maximum, and espresso is pulled at 9
- −Manual microfoam by hand, and no warranty term is published
Every specification, side by side
| Breville Infuser BES840XL | Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $336.50 | $699.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one | Home baristas wanting an all-in-one espresso machine with integrated grinder and steam wand |
| What sets it apart | PID temperature control adjustable in two degree steps, with volumetric shot control and no grinder to pay for | Combines an integrated burr grinder and dual-volume boiler in a super-automatic form factor at a budget price point relative to comparable bean-to-cup machines. |
| Compared with | — | De'Longhi Magnifica Duo, Breville Barista Express, Gaggia Classic Pro |
| Specifications | ||
| Automatic milk frother | ✕ | ✕ |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Boiler | — | 2 |
| Boiler Type | — | Double volume boiler |
| Built in Grinder | ✕ | ✓ |
| Machine Type | Semi-automatic espresso machine | Semi-automatic espresso machine with integrated grinder |
| PID control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plumbable | — | ✕ |
| Portafilter Size | — | 58 mm |
| Power | 1650 W | — |
| Pre Infusion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pressure Gauge | — | ✓ |
| Pressurised Basket | — | ✓ |
| Pump pressure | — | 20 bar |
| Ships to | US | — |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | — |
| Steam Wand Type | Manual steam wand | Steam wand |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Water Tank | 1.7 L | — |
| Weight | 7.9 kg | — |
Breville Infuser BES840XL vs Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine: common questions
Which is better, Breville Infuser BES840XL or Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine?
Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine scores 7.1 against 6.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Breville Infuser BES840XL is still ahead on build quality & durability.
Is Breville Infuser BES840XL or Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine cheaper?
Breville Infuser BES840XL starts at $336.50, and Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine at $699.99.
Who is Breville Infuser BES840XL for?
Someone who already owns a grinder and wants the shot control without paying for a second one
Who is Gevi 20Bar Super Automatic Espresso Machine for?
Home baristas wanting an all-in-one espresso machine with integrated grinder and steam wand
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